Chalong is the southern most region of Phuket and the business center has all of the banks, regions second largest police station, post office, stationary, hardware, super markets, restaurants and accommodation.

Chalong Phuket's size and variety of tourist activities is by far the biggest in Southern Thailand being the hub for most boats to Phi Phi Island, ferry to Phi Phi island, and southern destinations including Koh Lippe, and Langkawi. All Phuket scuba diving is centered here and all scuba diving trips and scuba liveaboards depart from Chalong Bay ( Ao Chalong).

Chalong is also the home for all Phuket Fishing Boats and boat charter operators. All tours to Racha Island leave from Chalong Pier.
Chalong Bay Yacht Club is a favorite spot for a cold drink and to take in the views of the islands of Koh Lone, Koh Ao, Coral Island, Koh Bon, Maiton Island, Racha Yai and Racha Noi Islands.

Snorkeling day trips depart from Chalong Pier every day to Phi Phi Island, Coral Island and Racha.

Sunset sailing and day catamaran boat charters are available.

Every marine sport, water sport imaginable is available a short speed boat or long tail ride away at Coral Island.

Hotels, resorts, luxury villas, apartments, ocean view condominiums, guest houses are available.
Restaurants including every international cuisine can be found and the prices are usually a fraction of the main tourist areas of Patong Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Surin Beach, Bang Tao Beach.

For Thai food, Chalong still maintains the most delicious of local cusine at local prices. It is said that Chalong is still "Thailand" and not spoiled by tourism food being made for the bland palate demanded by those preferring there own country taste. Big Buddha Tours.

Seafood restaurants are a specialty and many beach front seafood restaurants can be found where you can choose your seafood delicacy live from holding tanks, to the kitchen and onto your table.

Nightlife is active with numerous bars and restaurants catering for the family as well as a more raunchy adult zone.